Unit 1- Effective Caring Revision

1. Rights and Responsibilities

2. Responsibilities
 Do what you can to look after your own
health – good diet, regular exercise,
don’t smoke or abuse substances (drugs
and/or alcohol).

3.  Care for yourself when appropriate, e.g.
treat yourself at home for common
ailments such as coughs, colds and sore
throats. Get advice from a pharmacist.

4.  Giveblood if you are able and carry an
organ donor card or special needs card
or bracelet.

5.  Listencarefully to advice on your
treatment and medication. Tell the
doctor about any other treatments you
are taking.

6.  TreatNHS staff, fellow patients, carers
and visitors with respect.

7.  Keep your appointment of let the GP,
dentist, clinic or hospital know if you
cannot make it. Book routine
appointments in advance.

8.  Returnany equipment that is no longer
required, e.g. crutches.

9.  Payprescription charges and any other
charges promptly when they are due.

10. Rights
 To a service based on clinical need not
the ability to pay.
 To have information kept confidential.

11.  Rightto have access to information
about services, options and treatment
-including risks associated with
treatment.